Fresh from the farm on Revere BeachThis summer, residents of Revere have been flocking to the beach for more than just sand, sun and waves. On Thursdays, the seaside town is host to the Revere Beach Farmers Market.

Supporting breastfeeding mothersThe mother and baby relationship is a wonderful bond, and breastfeeding is one way that a mother and her infant can build this special connection. Recently, countries across the globe celebrated World Breastfeeding Week Aug. 1 through 7 to further promote the many benefits of breastfeeding.

Checkin in, with changesThe process of filling out MGH patient check-in forms is a familiar – and oft repeated – ritual. In many cases, these forms contain personal information – such as date of birth, address and phone number – that already has been recorded within MGH information systems, making them repetitive and inefficient for both patients and the administrative staff who process them. A team from the MGH/MGPO Practice Improvement Division recently embarked on an effort to explore ways of improving the efficiency of the patient check-in process.

Hand hygiene: Look around, speak upDuring the past year, the MGH has recorded its highest ever hospitalwide hand hygiene compliance rates, surpassing the 90 percent mark for both before and after contact with the patient or patient environment. While each and every MGHer can be applauded for his or her contributions to this success, all employees nonetheless should remember that the hospital's ultimate goal is 100 percent hand hygiene compliance.